Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow

At first, I was thinking, eh, this isn't the best, it's lumpy and uncomfortable, and it makes weird rustling sounds in my ears from the form compressing/decompressing--then I used it a couple more times. Now, I'm really into it. Seriously, I have no problem trading out my bed pillow for this pillow. I think the first night I was just thinking too much about the pillow--it was a "princess and the pea" situation.

I recommend the large. The pillows really don't take up all that much room regardless of size--I squish mine down smaller in a compression sack. The foam really compresses very well. I own the medium and the large and I like the large better (I'm a side/stomach sleeper). The large has more foam and provides better support. I don't think the medium compresses all that much smaller and comfort benefit of the large is very worth it. Note: if you're using it INSIDE the hood of a mummy bag you may have different preferences--I camp in pretty warm climates...

I admit it, I'm a pillow snob. Off the trail I employ a super-firm memory foam Cadillac-Class pillow. Most commercial pillows are too soft for my taste, and feather pillows are just plain uncomfortable. I was skeptical of any trail pillow, but there had to be some improvement available to best my rolled up fleece in a stuff sack.

Oh baby, come to daddy! This pillow honors the therm-a-rest brand with a head cradling solution that weighs nearly nothing, rolls up small, yet demands little compromise in comfort to a standard pillow. Give it a little fluffing after unrolling, and let it sit a while to poof up to full loft. Come crash time, it'll be ready to rest your tired head. Like my therm-a-rest pad, I find it best to store the pillow unrolled when not in use to shorten 'poof time.' It's probably better for the fill too. Give it a try goldilocks, you'll be glad you did!

For ages when camping with my gf I would use her as a pillow. She was warm and soft. She was never comfortable though, maybe I have a big head.

So I buy this awesome pillow (in large, for my big head) and its oh so comfy. I also bought a warm sleeping pad.

Now I no longer force her into a snuggle in order to keep from freezing, I am quite content on the other side of the tent snuggled into my own little ball.

However, I can hear her gazing at me with evil eyes with crossed arms contemplating various methods of exterminating me throughout the night. So even though this pillow is super comfy I now can't get a wink of sleep for fear of being slaughtered dare I catch some shuteye. It's a real mess.

A better night's sleep while camping means more energy for the next day's adventures. Headache sufferers (myself included) who need to "sleep it off" will find this pillow a great relief. Tried many "camp" pillows, and this one wins my vote for the most comfortable, with the least amount (none so far) of neck stiffness or pain in the morning.

It weighs more than the inflatable types, but a good night's sleep is well worth it to me. I started with a large, at 12.3 oz, and have just purchased a small, 7.2 oz, to shave off some extra weight without loosing the comfort.

For those concerned about how much room they take up in a pack, the small size compacts down to 10"x4"x3.5" when rolled into itself, while the large size compacts down to 13"x5"x4".

The Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow is a great addition to my backpacking gear, and a good substitute for my bed pillow. I ordered the small, and at 7oz, it is very comfortable. Your head doesn't sink too far like you might find with the Western Mountaineering pillow, but you are still able to enjoy the soft-feel of a normal pillow.

The pillow packs well and doesn't take up much room in my pack. I use to use the Therm-a-Rest Stuff Sack Pillow, and while I still like that feature of the stuff sack/pillow in one, it didn't do me justice from a comfort perspective. What can I say, I think that a great pillow is key to a good night sleep in the backcountry.

When you first get your TRCP you'll notice its compressed into shape as you would as if you were gonna pack it .... Its stored and shipped this way, so you must expand the pillow and fluff and allow 15-30 minutes for it to fully refluff ... Even on the tag is displays this, as well as cleaning instructions ... The pillow holds loft amazingly over night and is so soft you'll be asleep before you find a fault to it ... A good 3 1/2 to 4" loft ... I got the 12oz large ... my pillow is my number one priorty for sleeping ... You can't go wrong with this pillow, medium or large.